South Africa 2½ Shillings - George VI, 1948 – 1950

2½ Shillings, SEXTVS REX

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country South Africa
Currency Pound (1825 – 1961)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2½ Shillings
Year 1948 – 1950
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Silver (.800)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 14.14
Diameter (mm) 32.3
Thickness (mm) 2.24
Demonetized 31 March 1961

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1950  5.1K Hern#S301 50%
1950  500 Hern#S301; Proof
1949  1.9K Hern#S300 25%
1949  800 Hern#S300; Proof 13%
1948  1.6K Hern#S299 38%
1948  1.1K Hern#S299; Proof 25%

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